Rustic Apple Galette with Butterscotch Sauce

Name: Rustic Apple Galette with Butterscotch Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 1/2 c. plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, and more for surface; 6 tbsp. sugar; 1/4 tsp. sea salt; 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into 1⁄2-inch cubes; plus 1 tablespoon, melted; 3 tbsp. shortening, cut into pea-size pieces; 4 large Calville Blanc d’Hiver, Empire, or Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1⁄4-inch-thick slices; Zest of 1 large orange, plus 2 tablespoons juice; 1 c. packed light-brown sugar; 4 tbsp. unsalted butter; 2/3 c. half-and-half; 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 tbsp. orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier, plus 1 more tablespoon if desired (optional)

By Cheryl SlocumPublished: Jul 27, 2010

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rustic apple galette with butterscotch sauce

Miki Duisterhof

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Cal/Serv:

615

An apple galette is a classic fall dessert. This rustic version is paired with a butterscotch sauce spiked with Grand Marnier.

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Ingredients

Galette:

2 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, and more for surface
6 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into 1⁄2-inch cubes; plus 1 tablespoon, melted
3 Tbsp. shortening, cut into pea-size pieces
4 large Calville Blanc d’Hiver, Empire, or Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1⁄4-inch-thick slices
Zest of 1 large orange, plus 2 tablespoons juice

Butterscotch Sauce:

1 cup packed light-brown sugar
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
2/3 cup half-and-half
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1 Tbsp. orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier, plus 1 more tablespoon if desired (optional)

Directions

1. Step 1Make the galette: In a large bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, and salt. Add cubed butter and shortening; cut into flour with a pastry blender. Mix in 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water. Shape dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2. Step 2In a large bowl, toss apples with orange zest and juice. Preheat oven to 425°F.
3. Step 3Roll out dough on a well-floured surface to a 14-inch circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Step 4In a small bowl, mix together remaining 1 tablespoon flour and 2 tablespoons sugar; sprinkle over dough. Layer apples on dough, leaving about a 2-inch border. Fold edges over apples; lightly brush apples with melted butter and dough with 1 tablespoon water. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon sugar over dough and apples.
5. Step 5Bake until crust is golden and apples are tender, about 40 minutes. Lift parchment to transfer galette to a rack to cool.
6. Step 6Make butterscotch sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, cook brown sugar and butter until mixture begins to bubble. Stir in half-and-half and return to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla and orange liqueur, if desired. Serve alongside galette.